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    InterStim™ MRI access advantage

    Simplified workflow

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    MRI access matters

    For your SNM patients the choices you make today may impact  MRI access tomorrow.

    At Medtronic we continue to advance sacral neuromodulation by offering
    updated full-body MRI labeling.*,4

    Up to

    98%

    of patients with an active implantable medical device are expected to need an MRI within 10 years post implant1,2,3

     

    InterStim™ broad MRI access advantage

    InterStim™ SNM systems with SureScan™ technology give your patients expanded imaging possibilities*,4

    MRI access advantage Medtronic InterStim™ systems*,4
    1.5T and 3T full-body MRI eligibility for low impedance ✓
    3T full-body MRI eligibility for out-of-range impedance ✓
    No impedance check required prior to full-body MRI ✓
    Digital display clearly confirms MRI mode activation ✓
    1.5T and 3T full-body scans allowed within first level controlled operating mode at or above cervical vertebrae C7 ✓
    Same scan conditions for high impedance vs normal system ✓
    NEW
    1.5T and 3T full-body scans with InterStim™ systems are supported in cases where a lead fragment is left behind provided conditions are met ✓
    1.5T head-only scans supported after End of Service for InterStim™ II   InterStim™ X, and InterStim™ (eligible models)** ✓

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    Simplified workflow

    With InterStim™ systems, MRI technicians can confidently perform the scan knowing that the device is MRI ready.

    • The InterStim™ smart programmer provides visual confirmation of MRI eligibility and allows simple MRI mode activation when needed without clinician or Medtronic interaction.
    • With our SureScan™ technology no impedance checks are required prior to MRI scans.
    • MRI scans are possible even when patients have out-of-range impedances.

    The Medtronic InterStim™ systems and SureScan™ technology streamline the MRI workflow for both patients and healthcare providers.

    The InterStim™  SureScan™ difference

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    Safety 

    Proprietary tantalum braiding allows radiofrequency energy to be safely distributed from the MRI – ensuring heat is shared across the entire lead, not solely on the electrodes.

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    Quality

    Increased strength and durability of the lead body with a continuous braided diameter design.‡ Single injection molding during manufacturing to remove bonded components. 

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    Control

    The bent lead stylet and directional indicator are designed to:

    • Improve steering of lead tip to target5
    • Expedite implant procedures5
    • Maximize points of stimulation with lead lying along the nerve’s natural anatomy

    Medtronic MRI safety track record

    Medtronic SureScan™ technology is supported by extensive evidence & experience 

    +20 years statistic

    MRI research

    Ten Mio statistic

    Simulated patient scans6,†

    1.2 Mio statistic

    Unique scanning scenarios6,7,***,†

    SureScan™ lead has proprietary tantalum braiding that allows radiofrequency energy to be safely distributed from the MRI.

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    Choose InterStim™ systems for your SNM patients

    MRI guidelines

    Find the latest MRI guidelines at www.medtronic.com/mri.

    Additional resources

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